For bagmaster Leonello Borghi, leather become a passion, an addiction and an innovative material that can open doors to recognition. The feeling of the leather hooked the Lancel’s artistic director at an early age. Then came the apprenticeship at the Italian manufacturing magnate Gino Ferruzzi, later projects for Prada, Ralph Lauren, and a collaboration with … Read more
Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR • Group sales up 8% comparable, +15% reported • Luxury division: +18% comparable, +29% reported • Sport & Lifestyle division: +3% comparable, +15% reported In the first quarter of 2012, PPR posted €3.3 billion in revenue from continuing operations, up 7.9% on a comparable basis and … Read more
Fabien Rouillard, pastry chef at Fauchon, imagined a French summer pastry collection with a retro touch inspired by the French seaside resorts. In fact the fruits were transformed in a pastry of absolute lightness and freshness. Entitled “Fauchon Les Bains”, the collection is available from June to August. The eclairs are called Deauville, Trouville, Cap-Ferret, … Read more
Anne Fontaine was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. At a young age she developed a passion for the protection of the environment and took off on an adventure across Brazil. She spent several months in Amazonia, living at the heart of an indigenous tribe that would initiate her into their customs and instill her with a … Read more
Starwood Hotels & Resorts tops 100th hotel milestone in China Starwood Hotels & Resorts surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total of 23 … Read more
The American-based French fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra scoop first prize at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in November 2011 and gain the opportunity to launch a limited edition collection for J.Crew. Altuzarra’s exclusive collection inspired by “French preppy style” launched globally on April 19 and includes 7 pieces. Prepare to fall for Paris-born Joseph Altazurra’s playfully … Read more